Silurian

  1. Adjective.  (geology) Of a geologic period within the Paleozoic era; comprises the Llandovery, Wenlock, Ludlow and Pridoli epochs from about 439 to 409 million years ago.
  2. Adjective.  (archaeology) Of or related to the Silures, a pre-Roman British tribe.
  3. Proper noun.  (geology) The Silurian period.

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